Written question asked by Julie Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 11 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 18 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what amounts of beryllium and depleted uranium are left on site at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Llanishen Cardiff; and when he expects the site will be free from contamination. - (Holding answer 16 May 2000).

Answer: Ms Julie Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what amounts of beryllium and depleted uranium are left on site at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Llanishen Cardiff; and when he expects the site will be free from contamination. [122391] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 16 May 2000]: Although traces of beryllium and depleted uranium have been found in specific locations they are of a very low level and, being contained on the site, pose no threat to health or the environment. Precise levels of contamination are currently being collated in preparation for a contract to be let for the remediation phase of site decommissioning, and will be made public shortly. The site is expected to be free from contamination by autumn of next year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122391; 350 c204W;350 c206W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Decommissioning Contamination Land Depleted uranium Beryllium AWE Cardiff
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk